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The threat of extreme tropical weather impacting Malawi is rising. In over 130 years of recorded history up to 1980, only a single storm made landfall on the coast of Moz [...]
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01 September 2024 |
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This study investigates the potential of Malawi's groundnut sector to enhance smallholder food security and diversify agricultural production, alongside the risks posed b [...]
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01 April 2024 |
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Maize prices fluctuate significantly throughout the year in Malawi, creating winners and losers depending on who is selling and who is buying the staple at different time [...]
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01 February 2024 |
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Extreme weather shocks manifested through the late onset of rains, prolonged dry spells, droughts, and floods have increased in frequency and intensity over the past five [...]
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01 December 2023 |
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Insect farming, particularly Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming, is an emerging and ecologically friendly agricultural opportunity in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Mal [...]
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01 March 2023 |
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Mega farms have the potential to transform Malawian agriculture. While the establishment of new mega-farms is supported, strengthening existing large farms by enhancing t [...]
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30 August 2022 |
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Malawi has been a trend-setter for agricultural policies in Africa for decades. The countryʼs focus on maximizing staple production through input subsidies, mainly for f [...]
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11 November 2021 |
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Although input subsidies are a popular policy intervention in Malawi, it remains unknown whether they improve productivity of nutrient-dense crops such as legumes, dietar [...]
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08 September 2021 |
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Malawian governments have spent substantial resources on agricultural input subsidies over the years. While achievements can be celebrated, early enthusiasm has begun to [...]
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2021-0412 |
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Although the agriculture sector is dominant in the Malawian economy, it is bedeviled by low agricultural productivity. To address this challenge, the Government of Malawi [...]
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01 June 2021 |
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